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Title: Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranald_Bannerman%27s_Boyhood
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Summary: "Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood" by George MacDonald is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. It narrates the formative years of Ranald Bannerman, a young boy growing up in a rural Scottish parish during the Victorian era. The book captures the essence of childhood adventures, familial relationships, and the interplay between innocence and the complexities of growing up. The opening of the novel introduces us to young Ranald, who reflects on his transition from boyhood to youth, emphasizing the significance of his early experiences. He nostalgically recounts memories of his family, particularly his father, a clergyman grappling with the challenges of life, and his mother, who has been ill for most of Ranald's life. The chapter sets a tone of whimsical yet profound exploration of a boy’s formative memories, blending dream-like sequences with poignant insights into loss and love. As the narrative progresses, we meet key characters who shape Ranald's world, such as his housekeeper Mrs. Mitchell and the nurturing presence of Kirsty. Together, these characters establish a vivid backdrop for the trials and tribulations of adolescence in a tightly-knit Scottish community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: MacDonald, George, 1824-1905
Illustrator: Hughes, Arthur, 1832-1915
Illustrator: Wheelhouse, M. V. (Mary V.)
EBook No.: 9301
Published: Aug 15, 2004
Downloads: 230
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Scotland -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranald_Bannerman%27s_Boyhood
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram and PG Distributed Proofreaders.
Illustrated HTML by David Widger
Summary: "Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood" by George MacDonald is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. It narrates the formative years of Ranald Bannerman, a young boy growing up in a rural Scottish parish during the Victorian era. The book captures the essence of childhood adventures, familial relationships, and the interplay between innocence and the complexities of growing up. The opening of the novel introduces us to young Ranald, who reflects on his transition from boyhood to youth, emphasizing the significance of his early experiences. He nostalgically recounts memories of his family, particularly his father, a clergyman grappling with the challenges of life, and his mother, who has been ill for most of Ranald's life. The chapter sets a tone of whimsical yet profound exploration of a boy’s formative memories, blending dream-like sequences with poignant insights into loss and love. As the narrative progresses, we meet key characters who shape Ranald's world, such as his housekeeper Mrs. Mitchell and the nurturing presence of Kirsty. Together, these characters establish a vivid backdrop for the trials and tribulations of adolescence in a tightly-knit Scottish community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: MacDonald, George, 1824-1905
Illustrator: Hughes, Arthur, 1832-1915
Illustrator: Wheelhouse, M. V. (Mary V.)
EBook No.: 9301
Published: Aug 15, 2004
Downloads: 230
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Scotland -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.